C Me Run Launches Ready to Run Internet-Appliance Partner Program; Netier, NIC, Stellar One and Wyse Technology First to Join Program.Business/Technology Editors NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 27, 2000 C Me Run Corp. (OTC OTC See: Over-the-counter. OTC See over-the-counter market (OTC). : BB: CMER CMER Colorado Medicaid Eligibility Response ), the Internet computing company offering consumer-focused Application Service Provider (ASP) services to Internet service providers (ISP (1) See in-system programmable. (2) (Internet Service Provider) An organization that provides access to the Internet. Connection to the user is provided via dial-up, ISDN, cable, DSL and T1/T3 lines. ) and telecommunication companies, today announced Netier, NIC (1) (Network Interface Card) See network adapter. See also InterNIC. (2) (New Internet Computer) An earlier Linux-based computer from The New Internet Computer Company (NICC), Palo Alto, CA. , Stellar One and Wyse Technology as the first four companies to officially join the Ready to Run program. Ready to Run, launched today at PC Expo in New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. , is a strategic effort focused on accelerating the adoption of both Internet computing and Internet appliances in the consumer market. Core elements of the Ready to Run program include device requirements, a product test plan and a joint marketing agreement. Ready to Run also entails the testing of each Internet appliance to determine its compatibility with C Me Run's service. Ready to Run devices give consumers the peace of mind that these Internet appliances will work "out of the box" with C Me Run's service. Ready to Run products can range from wireless devices to network computers, and could eventually include devices like mobile phones and household appliances. "The real winner in the development of this partner program is the consumer," said Jim Lovie, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , C Me Run Corp. "Through Ready to Run, C Me Run will combine its service with leading Internet appliance vendors to broaden the reach of Internet computing. Together, we provide new opportunities for consumers to access their information and run popular software titles from anywhere they choose." "As Internet appliances vie for consumer attention, the availability of compelling content and applications will be a critical factor in driving the industry's growth," said Bryan Ma, an analyst with IDC, which estimates that the worldwide market for information appliances will exceed 89 million units in 2004. "Consumers make their purchase decisions based on the value that devices deliver," added Ma. C Me Run is an innovative Internet computing company that enables consumers to access brand-name software applications via a secure Web browser The program that serves as your front end to the Web on the Internet. In order to view a site, you type its address (URL) into the browser's Location field; for example, www.computerlanguage.com, and the home page of that site is downloaded to you. through their ISP or telco using Internet ready devices. The company plans to bring many other leading Internet appliance companies into the Ready to Run program over the next several months. About Netier Netier (www.netier.com) is the world's leading developer of customer-driven networked computing devices and centralized network management software. Netier markets its server-based computing solutions to businesses and organizations of all kinds. The first manufacturer to offer Microsoft(R) Windows NT(R) Embedded in solid-state access devices, Netier designs its products to excel in a wide variety of worldwide computing environments. About NIC Founded in January 2000, The New Internet Computer See NIC. Company builds the New Internet Computer (NIC), bringing fast, affordable and functional Internet access to consumers, schools and businesses without the cost or complexity of a PC. Visit The NIC Company's Web site at www.thinknic.com. About Stellar One Corp. Stellar One Corp. (www.stellar.com) is a leading provider of interactive broadband set-top systems and multi-services that enable the deployment of interactive, easy-to-use Internet, video, and custom information services See Information Systems. to consumers via high-speed broadband communications networks. About Wyse Technology Wyse Technology (www.wyse.com) is the manufacturer of the award-winning line of Winterm Windows-based terminals and is the world leader in terminals and thin client computing See thin client. . With an installed base of nearly eight million terminals and thin client devices, Wyse products are available through leading distributors, systems integrators and Authorized Winterm Partners and are marketed under well-known original equipment manufacturers' (OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and ) labels worldwide. About C Me Run Founded in 1999, C Me Run Corp. is the Internet computing company offering ASP services to Internet service providers (ISP), telecom companies and broadband providers. The company's service offering enables consumers to access brand-name software programs via a secure Web browser and store files through their favorite Internet portal or ISP using any Internet-able device. Headquartered in Hudson, MA, C Me Run trades on the NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board (OTC:BB: CMER). It is the first company to emerge from Chell.com. For more information, visit the company's Web site at http://www.cmerun.com. About Chell.com Chell.com. is a technology strategy bank founded by Cameron Chell to test and grow businesses out of the latest in technology and service innovation in the ASP industry. Cameron Chell, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Chell.com, is also a Founder and the Vice Chair of the ASP Industry Consortium (Application Service Provider Industry Consortium, Wakefield, MA) A now disbanded trade organization founded in 1999 dedicated to research and standards in the application service provider (ASP) industry. www.allaboutasp.org and Founder of FutureLink Distribution Corp. Chell.com is comprised of a group of more than 20 professionals specialized in the areas of technology, finance, corporate law, investor relations Investor relations The process by which the corporation communicates with its investors. , public relations public relations, activities and policies used to create public interest in a person, idea, product, institution, or business establishment. By its nature, public relations is devoted to serving particular interests by presenting them to the public in the most , marketing, and human resources. Since its inception in November 1999 the Chell.com team conceptualized, incubated, financed and launched C Me Run Corp. (OTC: BB: CMER), a consumer ASP engine. For more information on Chell.com, visit the company's Web site at http://www.chell.com. Forward-looking statements and comments in this press release are made pursuant to safe harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Certain statements which describe C Me Run's intentions, planned product offerings and partners, product developments and other expectations or predictions, are forward-looking and are subject to significant market, financing and other important risks and uncertainties. The results or events predicted in these statements may differ materially from actual results or events. Factors which could cause results or events to differ from current expectations include, among other things: the acceptance of Internet based application service providers in the consumer market, the impact of rapid technological and market change; general industry and market conditions and growth rates; the ability of the Company or its partners to obtain financing for future operations, international growth and global economic conditions, particularly in emerging markets and including interest rates and currency exchange rate fluctuations; and the impact of consolidations in the technology industry. These risks may further be discussed in periodic reports and registration statements to be filed by the Company from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission in the future. |
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